Also really enjoyed my sandwich (the lone vegetarian option at the time was, luckily, a winner) and all of the baked goods I tried. "But the distant finishing which nature has given the picture is of a very different character. -Alison. This hike begins at the northern end of Shenandoah National Park. The 1,643 sq. We hope to keep them coming. Find all the transport options for your trip from Point of Rocks to Harpers Ferry right here. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. For more on this see my highly popular post Quick and Efficient Training for Backpacking and Hiking. Bike 40-50 miles 4-5 days a week for the last 5 months dropped 30 lbs. We are walking from Rockfish Gap (Waynesboro) for 6 days through the Shenandoah National Park. What may make it more difficult is how in shape you are and/or how light are your packs. -Alison, Hi Sierra, we think early October would be a fantastic time to do the trek. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. Please note, due to the nature of its location, Jefferson Rock is not accessible to those with physical limitations. This Uber trip costs about $50. To access Jefferson Rock from Lower Town, first go to the stone steps located between the African American History Museum and the Civil War Museum on High Street. © Alan Dixon and AdventureAlan.com, 2000-2018 | All Rights Reserved. This 5-mile out-and-back to Raven Rocks covers a piece of the Roller Coaster, a hilly affair that ends at a scenic vista… ", "Ended up here via yelp. -Haiku, Sounds like a lovely hike! Raven Rocks via Appalachian Trail is a 5.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Bluemont, Virginia that features a river and is rated as difficult. So I have always worn mid boots for Grand Canyon and other hikes, I was thinking of wearing Oboz Sawtooth low. Walking on, climbing, ascending, descending, or traversing Jefferson Rock or its supporting base rock is prohibited. Finally, reviews express my own independent opinion. Otherwise, this section is a nicely challenging walk on the AT. We ended our day at Rod Hollow Shelter in prep for roller coaster day. Friday evening train & overnight in Harper’s Ferry and then spend the last night at Molly & Denton Shelter before using the Megabus to go straight to Dulles. Also, we would only be able to do it in August, and were worried it may be too hot. Your post is exceptionally helpful! Required fields are marked *. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. Exceptions may apply, for full details: Centers for Disease control and prevention (CDC). The roller coaster could have been called the log flume instead, as I was soaked from my own sweat from head to toe. The name of this landmark derives from Thomas Jefferson, who stood here on October 25, 1783. Am I allowed to travel from Point of Rocks to Harpers Ferry? PO Box 65 Harper Cemetery dateert uit 1782 en is vernoemd naar Robert Harper, oprichter van de stad Harpers Ferry, die ook het land voor de begraafplaats deed. This guide is for an AT section hike that you can undertake solely using public transportation from Washington, DC. Would you recommend doing this stretch in early October? Will resupply with food half way when we pick up more hikers. There was a good soul food place too which was wild when I hiked the AT couple years ago. In the moment of their junction they rush together against the mountain, rend it asunder and pass off to the sea. You stand on a very high point of land. Wishing you a great trek. In Harpers Ferry we stayed overnight at the Econolodge as we had heard good things about it. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. ), What to do in Harpers Ferry: Here’s a link to ideas about where to stay and what to do in Harpers Ferry. This beautiful section has the infamous roller coaster, along with great vistas like Raven Rock and Sky Meadows Park. (If you arrive earlier or can stay a bit later in the morning, the nearby Guide Shack Cafe has the best coffee in town and serves light breakfast food. So would I have trouble with the low tops? We liked the location. It’s a straight 5 mile shot from the trip start at US 522. Click on the different category headings to find out more. After that, you also get to cross the not-so-lovely, first of two death-defying major highways on this section (no bridge, no stop signs, just put your big boy pants on and run for your life) at John Marshall Highway (VA55). The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and backpacking and is best used from September until November. Is there cell signal to get an Uber from the Trailhead at US 522, near Front Royal? Pro Trail, circuit pack, bear bag. The park includes land in Jefferson County, West Virginia; Washington County, Maryland and Loudoun County, Virginia. Good hike, great workout. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. They have tent sites, and a smallish cabin for hikers to stay in (no shelter tho), picnic tables, and fresh water from a tap. ft. single-family home is a bed, bath property. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. This site uses cookies to provide you the best experience. Scenic Lookout in Harpers Ferry, WV Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns.